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Mediterranean plants

Plants suited to Mediterranean climates: hot dry summers, mild wet winters.

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Flax Leaf Paperbark (Melaleuca Linariifolia) — These blossoms are not only visually appealing but also attract a variety of pollinators; white flowers in the

Tree

Flax Leaf Paperbark

Melaleuca Linariifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Flooded Gum (Eucalyptus Rudis) — Its smooth, gray-brown bark peels away in summer, revealing a fresh layer beneath

Tree

Flooded Gum

Eucalyptus Rudis

FullUSDA 8–10
Foothill Penstemon (Penstemon Heterophyllus) — offers a lengthy display of color that attracts pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees

Perennial

Foothill Penstemon

Penstemon Heterophyllus

FullUSDA 8–10
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — This cultivar of the Eastern Redbud boasts a moderate growth rate

Tree

Forest Pansy Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

FullUSDA 5–9
Forrest's Marlock (Eucalyptus Forrestiana) — The plant thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soils, withstanding dry conditions

Tree

Forrest's Marlock

Eucalyptus Forrestiana

FullUSDA 9–11
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — Typically reaching a mature height of 2 to 6 feet with an equal or greater spread of 6 to 10 feet

Shrub

Fragrant Sumac

Rhus Aromatica

FullUSDA 3–9
Fremont Cottonwood (Populus Fremontii) — Typically reaching heights of 40 to 90 feet with a canopy spread of 30 to 50 feet

Tree

Fremont Cottonwood

Populus Fremontii

FullUSDA 4–11
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — lavender flowers in the garden

Herb

French Lavender

Lavandula Dentata

FullUSDA 5–10
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care; hardy in, image 49

Annual

French Marigold

Tagetes Patula

FullUSDA 3–10
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — offering year-round interest due to its evergreen nature

Perennial

French Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris 'French'

FullUSDA 5–8
Fringed Wattle (Acacia Fimbriata) — These not only create a stunning contrast against the fine; with a spread approximating 6 to 15 feet

Shrub

Fringed Wattle

Acacia Fimbriata

FullUSDA 9–11
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — red blooms dangle elegantly from the arching stems

Shrub

Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry

Ribes Speciosum

HalfUSDA 9–10
Gaiety Girl New Zealand Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Gaiety Girl') — mounding habit with striking deep pink flowers that contrast sharply against the dark

Shrub

Gaiety Girl New Zealand Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Gaiety Girl'

FullUSDA 9–10
Gambel Oak (Quercus Gambelii) — Its rounded canopy reaches up to 30 feet tall and wide; gambel Oak has a rounded crown that offers dense shade, image 42

Tree

Gambel Oak

Quercus Gambelii

FullUSDA 4–10
Garden Nemesia (Nemesia Strumosa) — adding a burst of temporary yet impactful beauty

Annual

Garden Nemesia

Nemesia Strumosa

FullUSDA 3–10
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — textured backdrop throughout the growing season

Shrub

Garden Red Currant

Ribes Rubrum

HalfUSDA 3–7
Garnet Aeonium (Aeonium 'Garnet') — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Succulent

Garnet Aeonium

Aeonium 'Garnet'

FullUSDA 9–11
Geraldton Wax Flower (Chamelaucium Uncinatum) — It is notably drought-tolerant once established; geraldton Wax thrives in USDA zones 9 to 10, preferring full

Shrub

Geraldton Wax Flower

Chamelaucium Uncinatum

FullUSDA 9–11
Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii) — Its striking flowers and lush, lance-shaped leaves add a splash of color to any garden bed or container

Perennial

Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy

Gerbera Jamesonii

FullUSDA 8–10
Ghost Aloe (Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe') — is a distinctive succulent known for its pale grey-green leaves with a smooth

Succulent

Ghost Aloe

Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe'

FullUSDA 9–11
Ghost Or Showy Gum (Eucalyptus Pauciflora) — Its spreading canopy, up to 35 feet wide, offers cool shade, while delicate white flowers provide contrast

Shrub

Ghost Or Showy Gum

Eucalyptus Pauciflora

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — well-drained loams but maintains a hardy disposition; it forms dense stands with cane-like stems of 0.75 to 1 inch in

Grass

Giant Reed, Arundo Reed

Arundo Donax

FullUSDA 6–10
Giant Thevetia (Thevetia Thevetioides) — All parts are highly toxic if ingested

Shrub

Giant Thevetia

Thevetia Thevetioides

FullUSDA 10–10
Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — The Glacier Lily, Erythronium grandiflorum, is a delicate native bulb known for its bright yellow blooms

Bulb

Glacier Lily

Erythronium Grandiflorum

FullUSDA 3–9

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